Senior Security Analyst

About the role

Cape Town is calling… and no, this isn’t another job where “cybersecurity” means resetting passwords. We’re looking for an experienced Senior Security Analyst to join a high‑performing technology environment and take ownership across Security Operations, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Management, Security Engineering, GRC and DevSecOps.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and investigate security events across cloud, endpoints, networks and applications; perform threat hunting, incident response and root‑cause analysis; enhance SIEM capabilities, playbooks and security monitoring.
• Manage vulnerability scanning and risk‑based prioritisation; coordinate remediation with ICT teams; produce vulnerability and risk reporting.
• Design and implement security controls across Azure, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Windows, Linux and DevOps; implement MFA, PAM, EDR, DLP and security automation; secure Azure environments, conduct cloud assessments and support Zero Trust initiatives.
• Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments, maintain risk registers, support audits, policies and compliance requirements including POPIA and CIS Controls; review security designs and define secure architecture standards and baselines.
• Support secure development, code scanning and security testing; help development teams remediate security vulnerabilities; drive security awareness, training and organisational cyber resilience.

Required profile

• 7+ years ICT experience, including 5+ years in cybersecurity.
• Strong enterprise security technology experience with proven incident response, threat investigation and vulnerability management.
• Extensive experience with Azure, Microsoft 365, Entra ID and Active Directory; securing cloud platforms and operating in regulated environments.
• Knowledge of firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN, segmentation and ZTNA; scripting and automation skills using PowerShell, Python, Bash and REST APIs.
• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Defender, PAM, EDR, DLP, vulnerability management and security monitoring tools.

Required skills

• Azure
• Microsoft 365
• Entra ID
• Active Directory
• Firewalls
• IDS/IPS
• VPN
• Segmentation
• ZTNA
• PowerShell
• Python
• Bash
• REST APIs
• PAM
• EDR
• DLP
• SIEM
• Threat hunting
• Incident response
• Vulnerability scanning
• MFA
• Security automation
• Cloud assessments
• Zero Trust
• Code scanning
• Security testing